Doctor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts
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Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students earned their doctor's degree in theater. This earns it the #133 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theater is $27,799. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,799 and the high is $27,799.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in theater. About 63.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater students seekinga doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at Ohio State.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The theater program at Stanford University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The theater program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at Northwestern.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UCLA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at UCSD. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UW Seattle. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from The Graduate Center.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Columbia.
The 5th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at Pitt.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The theater program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at UIUC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from KU. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. The theater program at University of Oregon awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UH Manoa. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UGA.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The theater program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to theater majors at Florida State. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The theater program at University of California - Davis awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The theater program at Cornell University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,327 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 160 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |
| Other Visual Art | 16 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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